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California Preparatory Academy

32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

About California Preparatory Academy

California Preparatory Academy is a public school in San Juan Capistrano, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known for being innovative. It is one of nine high schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. It has a flexible learning model that lets about 180 students study on their own and get help with their schoolwork. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, which is good. The school is known as one of the best for students who want something different. It offers Advanced Placement classes, which 14% of students take. There are 35% minority students and 23% of students are economically disadvantaged. The academy does very well in school, with a 70% proficiency rate in Reading and a 38% proficiency rate in Math. California Preparatory Academy is one of the best schools for teaching self-discipline. It is in a neighborhood where the average home price is $1.2 million. Its strengths are that it offers a personalized and challenging curriculum that gets a wide range of students ready for college and career success, and it is one of the best high school in California.

California Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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Phone

(949) 234-5317

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 70% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
225
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2362 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at California Preparatory Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.33%
Asian 6.22%
Hispanic 18.67%
Black 0.44%
Two+ Races 8.89%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.33%
Asian
6.22%
Hispanic
18.67%
Black
0.44%
Two+ Races
8.89%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 225
60.44%
136 Female
39.56%
89 Male

Student Population

225 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

450 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

California Preparatory Academy is always making its flexible, student-centered learning model better by adding activities that use a lot of media to help students do well in the 21st century. The school recently held a moving graduation ceremony in the courtyard for the Class of 2025. This was a big deal for the most recent graduates of the school. The academy is adding more Advanced Placement classes and personalized college prep programs for the 2025–2026 school year as part of its ongoing commitment to academic growth.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does California Preparatory Academy do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at California Preparatory Academy?

Ans. California Preparatory Academy has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at California Preparatory Academy?

Ans. California Preparatory Academy has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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